Writing Out Loud: A Simple Elementary Strategy

Photo by Aaron Burden on Unsplash Writing has not always come naturally to me. Battles with depression and grief oftentimes depleted my cup. At times, when my cup is filled, I go through similar downs like everyone else (writer's block and syntax). Syntax stands out because the flow of our writing matters just as much …

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Excerpt 5: Dawn of the Dragon

I do not own the rights to this image. Dawnies, I hope you enjoy the fifth excerpt. As drafts are being compiled, I am hoping for feedback. Like and comment suggestions. Remember to become an official Dawnie by clicking on contact on my website below. http://www.paleradawn.com Deeper into the forest we advance as I begin …

Dawning Fantasy

Sample Copy of Cover Concept Art I remember a dream I once had on a Friday night two years ago. In my dream, I was standing on top of Mount Etna looking out to the great beyond while whispering in an unknown language. Uttering several words, I closed my eyes and leaped. As I plummeted …

Fruitful Thursday: Grief

Image by Rudy Arocha There are many connections between human beings and animals, but one tries our ability to live, loss. We all grieve. No living thing with a level of cognitive ability is immune from loss. The fact is we all must leave this earthly realm someday. We are never truly ready, and we …

Publishing Advice Monday: Plot Points

Image By Fiona Jayde Dawnies, I am so excited to get back to what I love today! It is Monday, so let's continue plot points. I have shared with you the first plot point and the midpoint. Today we will dive into the second plot point and the climax. The second plot point is meant …

Dawn of the Dragon Updates

https://www.wattpad.com/user/AundrielWashington Dawnies, Join and follow me on Wattpad for more updates on Dawn of the Dragon. Though I add updates here, they can be read in order on Wattpad. Let me know what you think and what changes can be made.

Publishing Advice Monday: Plot Point: The Midpoint

Image by Weird Little World Hello Dawnies, Welcome to another Monday! Today was a day filled with coffee, coffee, and more coffee. Keep in mind I do not drink coffee. As I continue to write my novel, I continue to review story structure. Today, I am going to discuss the midpoint. Yeah! The midpoint should …

A Blast From the Past Wednesday: The Neverending Story

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UeFni9dOv7c Good evening Dawnies, I must say one of my favorite 80's films was The Neverending Story. I first viewed it at eight years old after my mother died. The story, believe it or not, helped me as a motherless child to smile during unbearable grief. Falkor was my favorite character. In fact, my first …

Creative Tuesday: Excerpt from Dawn of the Dragon

Image by Princess of Dragons Hello, Dawnies. Welcome back to blogging. LOL. That welcome is for me as well since I have been absent for a few days. Today I am ready to share another excerpt from Dawn of the Dragon. Don't forget to let me know what you think in the comments below. If …

Dawn of the Dragon Update

Image by Shelbi James Dawnies, The week has been long. I went back to work as a special education teacher. This time I am in elementary school. I must say, coffee has been my friend(I don't even drink coffee). I have missed those I am following this week and those following me. A special thank …